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Marist Brother receives Papal honour for education

Published: March 25, 2012

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Marist Brother, Patrick Howlett fms, principal of Parramatta Marist High School in Sydney's Westmead, has been awarded the Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Pope Benedict, reports Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.

At the conclusion of Catholic Education’s Silver Jubilee Education Mass on Thursday, Bishop Anthony Fisher presented Br Patrick with the Papal Award the Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (the Cross of Honour for the Church), which is the highest recognition awarded by the Pope to a member of a religious order.

Bishop Anthony Fisher OP nominated Br Patrick for the Papal honour noting his 50 years of dedicated service to Catholic education. At the ceremony, Fr Arthur Bridge, parish priest at St Oliver’s, Harris Park read Br Patrick’s citation to the congregation who gave a standing ovation.

"Br Patrick Howlett is a most extraordinary educator and visionary held in the highest esteem by professional colleagues, students and communities," the citation read.

"Br Patrick Howlett espouses a professional relationship that is underpinned by Gospel values, this has been central in his leadership and mission in Catholic Education. He demonstrates the five charisms of St Marcellin Champagnat: love of work; family spirit; presence, simplicity and love of Mary."

"As local principal he is distinguished by virtue of his fine leadership, deep and abiding commitment to school and student body and uniquely innovative and progressive approach to teaching and education."

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Br Patrick Howlett awarded Papal Honour for services to education (Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta)

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